"1984" Ch. 4-6 Discussion

"1984" Ch. 4-6

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How many chapters have you read so far? (Remember, be honest!)

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In 1-2 words, how are we feeling about the novel now that we are (allegedly) six chapters in?

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What is one thing that you think was the most important in these chapters? (This can be characterization, plot, worldbuilding, or anything else you think is important as long as you are specific!)

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What is something that is confusing you at this point in the novel?

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What is Newspeak? What is its purpose? Why is it essential for the Party to rid the language of synonyms and antonyms?

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How does the party control history? Why?

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Pretend you were going to write an essay discussing the role of Newspeak in the government of Oceania in the novel "1984". What is a possible thesis statement you could use for that essay?